Business Development Specialist

**Market Research & Opportunity Identification**:
Conduct comprehensive market research to identify emerging opportunities, industry trends, and potential business prospects within Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region.
- **Lead Generation & Prospecting**:
Actively generate new leads through outbound sales activities such as cold calling, attending industry events, utilizing social media platforms, and leveraging personal and professional networks.
- **Client Relationship Management**:
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and potential clients in various sectors such as [specify relevant sectors, e.g., construction, healthcare, energy, technology, etc.].
- **Sales Strategy & Execution**:
Assist in developing and executing targeted business development strategies to increase market share and achieve revenue growth. Prepare and present compelling proposals to prospective clients.
- **Negotiation & Deal Closing**:
Manage the end-to-end sales process, including negotiating contracts, closing deals, and ensuring successful onboarding of new clients.
- **Collaboration with Internal Teams**:
Work closely with the marketing, product, and operations teams to align on business development goals, ensure the successful delivery of solutions, and optimize client satisfaction.
- **Pipeline Management**:
Manage a robust sales pipeline, ensuring follow-up on leads, tracking opportunities in CRM, and providing accurate reporting on progress and forecasts.
- **Networking & Industry Engagement**:
Represent the company at local and regional business events, conferences, and seminars, strengthening the company’s visibility and credibility in Saudi Arabia.
- **Customer Retention**:
Foster strong client relationships post-sale by ensuring client needs are met and assisting with product/service adaptation, thereby ensuring repeat business and high client retention rates.
- **Reporting & Analysis**:
Regularly report on business development activities, sales performance, and market trends. Provide feedback and insights for continuous improvement of business strategies.
- **Education**:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a relevant field. MBA is a plus.
- **Experience**:
1-2 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably within the Saudi Arabian market. Experience in [industry sector] is highly desirable.
- **Skills**:
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to identify business needs and propose tailored solutions
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM)
- In-depth understanding of the Saudi Arabian business landscape and market dynamics
- Strong analytical skills and ability to assess market data
- Self-starter, results-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity
- Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

**Requirements**:
**Education**:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a relevant field. MBA is a plus.

**Experience**:
1-2 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably within the Saudi Arabian market. Experience in [industry sector] is highly desirable.

**Skills**:

- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to identify business needs and propose tailored solutions
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM)
- In-depth understanding of the Saudi Arabian business landscape and market dynamics
- Strong analytical skills and ability to assess market data
- Self-starter, results-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity
- Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

**Personal Attributes**:

- Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset
- High level of adaptability in a fast-changing environment
- Motivated by challenges and keen to contribute to business growth
- A collaborative, team-oriented individual with a passion for success